The Anderson Family

Saturday, May 18, 2013

6 Month Pictures

Photos Taken By Lindsay Nicole Photography At The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Spring 2013

Another month has come and gone, they're getting so big! We had a checkup this month and Henry came in at 19lbs & 27.5 inches long, both in the 70th percentile. Colton weighed 16lbs & 26.5 inches long, both closer to average in the 40th percentile. The doctor was very happy with their progress as they continue to reach milestones and grow at an average rate of a singleton baby, even a little ahead on some things. They are healthy boys which is such a blessing and all I could ask for... most days ;)

This month the boys discovered sleeping on their bellies (now that they roll all over they sleep how they want), finding and putting their own nooks in, sitting on their own on the floor (occasionally spilling over), eating frozen fruit in their treat dispenser, rolling as a form of moving throughout the room, using a sippy cup, stealing nooks from each other, biting each other (actually only Henry the tooth monster does that), throwing fits, babbling more and more back and forth to each other to the point of them both laughing at God knows what. It's so fun to watch them grow and grow and become more independent.

Henry got a helmet this month, his head was a little off shaped as a result of him having torticollis at birth (he favored one side giving his head a flat spot). He has grown out of the torticollis and his head quickly corrected from the helmet and now is an average circumference, no more flat spot. His situation was very minor and was border line from the beginning for even getting a helmet, but we went forward with it and are happy with the results.

Colton got his first hair cut this month. He was born with a fair amount of hair, lost it all, and now it has filled in really nice. He just got a trim but it was still a first and an exciting outing for him as he got to be alone with Mom, something that doesn't happen very often.

We have been able to go for more walks as the weather gets better. They got to experience their first ride on the park swing. Colton loved it, no surprise as he loved his swing at home since birth, but Henry cried like a little baby. It was a no go for him, hopefully he grows out of that! Henry may be bigger but Colton is definately the tougher one of the two.

Their personalities continue to show more and more these days. They may be twins but they are pretty different in every aspect. Henry continues to be the type A, fitting as he was baby A, he is pretty dramatic, gets into trouble and loves to bug his brother. Colton continues to be very mellow, keeps to himself and really studies everything that is going on. They are so fun to watch as they learn new things!

Life continues to go well, they are very happy loving boys and Pete and I are so happy to have them.

Twins Opener

Henry's Frosty the Snowman Move

Henry with his new cap

Brotherly Love :)

"We LOVE to eat!"

"Look at my pearly whites!"

The Winter that would... not... end! This was late April!

Colton & Kendall

Big Laughs

So sweet sleeping :)

Colton LOVES his chair

Colton being a big boy with his sippy cup

Henry being goofy

The one sock bandits!

Hanging out on the deck, we love to be outside when we can.

"Look at me!" Classic Henry face

Finally getting warm, we love walks!

Colton loved the swing, no surprise :)

Easter

Easter morning we got up early for church, had a nice breakfast at home and did our first family egg hunt. The Easter Bunny had hidden eggs, even some for Cooper, and had brought some fun baskets. The boys were less than excited for the egg hunt as Colton began to meltdown. Being that it was nap time I guess I should have expected this (Not the best time planning on my part). Cooper was thrilled and found all his eggs right away... maybe the Easter Bunny should have just hid eggs for him ;) We did get some somewhat happy photos :) That afternoon we spent at Grandma and Grandpa Collignon's house where we had a very nice dinner.

Here was our day in photos...

New summer hats in our baskets... YEAH!

Henry looking for eggs with Dad

Colton & Mom

Cooper's new toy, Dino

All the boys & the start of Colton's meltdown....

And happily asleep :)

Auntie Angela & Henry

Uncle Chad & Henry Uncle Mark & Colton

Friday, April 12, 2013

5 Months

The boys are really growing and becoming more independent each and everyday. We have had a busy month as they're starting to be on the move.... God help me :)

Both boys roll over and roll all over the place. Colton has been rolling around awhile now but Henry has now followed. I will put them down, leave the room, and come back to find them 3 feet away from where I left them. Baby proofing the house is now on the agenda! They both are loving to stand as well, Henry has been all about standing for sometime now but Colton just recently started. You can prop them up against objects and they can hold themselves up. They love to be upright as much as possible, weather it's sitting, standing or jumping in their favorite the Jumperoo. It's funny how they're each reaching milestones but different ones at different time. They each are their own person and they show it in every way possible.

They're loving their food these days, they eat bananas, green beans, apples, peas, sweet potatoes, pears, peaches, carrots, squash & prunes. Both are great eaters but Henry truly is a champ.... if you haven't noticed by the size of his waistline or the chunks on his upper legs. They both eat about the same amount of food but wear it differently as Henry is 3lbs heavier but looks much more.

They continue to sleep well, 7:30ish till 7, which is great for both Mom and Dad. They nap somedays, maybe an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon, but I won't complain as I would prefer to have them sleep at night versus the day.

Henry got not one but two bottom teeth this month. I'd noticed he was really drooling and he seemed a little more fussy them normal, sure enough he showed a great big smile one day and a pearly white was coming through. Within a day or so the other tooth came through. He is ready for steak and potatoes;)

Colton continues to recover great from his surgery. His head has healed amazingly and his hair has really started to fill in so his scar in not nearly as visible.

The few days of nice weather we've had this Spring (really still winter) we have gone for some walks. Finally they are to the point where they can sit up in the stroller and not need to be in their carriers. This is so exciting for me as I can quickly load them in and go. They love going for walks, they are completely silent as they look around and take in the world outside our house walls. Needless to say this has been a long winter for us.

We are excited for Spring to REALLY arrive and we can't wait to get them out in the new boat. They are really starting to get fun and life is becoming easier as they are becoming more independent.

Here are some fun shots from their 5th month of life...